China pledges ‘strategic coordination’ with Pakistan to help end US war on Iran

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Shi JiangtaoMarch 31, 2026 at 03:05 PM

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China has pledged to increase "strategic coordination" with Pakistan regarding the Iran crisis, aiming to promote dialogue and help end the conflict. This announcement followed Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar's arrival in Beijing for his second visit in three months. China has expressed support for Pakistan's role as a mediator in the situation. The two countries released a five-point proposal calling for a ceasefire, an immediate halt to strikes against non-military targets, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. China and Pakistan, describing themselves as "all-weather strategic cooperative partners," aim to jointly promote peace and stability in the region through these efforts.

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China and Pakistan released a five-point proposal to de-escalate Middle East tensions.

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Pakistan is an “all-weather strategic cooperative partner” of China.

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Beijing pledged to support Pakistan’s role as a mediator.

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Dar's trip was his second to China in three months.

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China said it would enhance “strategic coordination” with Pakistan on the Iran crisis.

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Middle East 30% Xinhua News Agency (Xinhua) 40% Strait of Hormuz 40% Mao Ning 50% Wang Yi 60% United States 60% Ishaq Dar ×270% Iran ×370% Pakistan ×480% China ×490%

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china 90% pakistan 90% iran crisis 80% strategic coordination 70% de-escalate tensions 60% dialogue 60% middle east 50% regional peace 50% ceasefire 40%